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Nordwestschweiz
Basel-Landschaft
Bezirk Arlesheim
Aesch

Pfeffingen Castle Ruins – Schalberg Castle Ruins loop from Aesch BL

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Switzerland
Nordwestschweiz
Basel-Landschaft
Bezirk Arlesheim
Aesch

Pfeffingen Castle Ruins – Schalberg Castle Ruins loop from Aesch BL

Moderate

4.4

(36)

124

hikers

Pfeffingen Castle Ruins – Schalberg Castle Ruins loop from Aesch BL

02:47

9.37km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

3.30 km

Schlossgut Pfeffingen

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The Schlossgut Pfeffingen is located to the east of the castle ruins on the edge of the steep cliff here.

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3.48 km

Pfeffingen Castle Ruins

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The fortress was built in the 11th century and expanded in three stages from the 13th century. What remains is the mighty residential tower and a strong shield wall next to extensive remains of the wall.

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5.61 km

Münchsberg Castle Ruins

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Unfortunately, there is hardly anything concrete to see, but the atmosphere is still worth it.

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5.94 km

Ruins of Engenstein Castle

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Unfortunately, there is only little left over from the former castle. However, you can climb over a ladder to the ruins and get to see a unique view of Aesch.

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6.16 km

Schalberg Castle Ruins

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In the late 13th century the castle was built by the nobleman of Basel, the Schaler, on his own property. The castle was mentioned for the last time in 1452. …

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6.26 km

Schalberg Cave

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The Schalberg Cave is now a narrow, winding passage. It is located near the edge of the ridge formed by the Rauracien rock; therefore, the thickness of the cave roof …

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6.44 km

Schalberg Waterfall

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A small waterfall before it goes to the Schalenberg cave and the castle ruins Schalenberg. Small but nice :)

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8

6.74 km

Klushof Winery

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9.37 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.67 km

2.39 km

2.34 km

1.22 km

703 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.88 km

2.39 km

1.48 km

1.22 km

960 m

308 m

151 m

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